A Tale of Two Cities, Chapters 16-20, Grades 9-10
As you read chapters 16-20 of 'A Tale of Two Cities,' focus on the escalating events that lead to significant changes for the characters and the looming revolution in France. These chapters highlight the growing unrest and the stark differences between the lives of the aristocracy and the common people. Pay attention to how Dickens uses these events to build tension and develop the novel's themes.
Question 1
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Describe the events leading up to and the aftermath of the storming of the Bastille. How does Dickens portray the significance of this event?
Question 2
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Analyze the character of the Marquis St. Evrémonde. What does his attitude and actions reveal about the aristocracy's view of the common people?
Question 3
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Discuss the role of the mender of roads (or the wood-sawyer) in these chapters. How does his transformation reflect the changing attitudes of the French peasantry?
Question 4
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Examine the significance of Dr. Manette's decision to return to France. How does this decision impact the characters and the plot?
Question 5
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Explore the theme of duality as it is presented in these chapters. How does Dickens use the events and characters to illustrate the contrasts between England and France, justice and injustice, and love and hatred?
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